Moral injury, a term initially used in the military context during the Vietnam War to describe the psychological trauma soldiers experienced, has become increasingly relevant in medicine. In this episode, we discuss how moral injury manifests as psychological distress when healthcare professionals' actions, or inactions, contradict their moral or ethical codes, leading to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and a sense of betrayal.Our conversation will navigate through the history of this term, its definition, relationship with burnout, PTSD, and moral distress. We'll examine real-life scenarios where healthcare workers face moral dilemmas, feeling trapped in a system that often works contrary to their values. Moreover, we’ll explore individual and systemic actions that may help mitigate the impact of moral injury.Guest Bio: Kim Baumbach, MD  is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University and Assistant Director of the Kiehl Resident Wellness Endowment ﻿Awake and Aware | Our 2024 Live EventJoin us at Awake and Aware 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop from May 1st to 3rd in Bend, Oregon. Mitigate stress and stay cool under pressure. Create the mindset you want and lock it in. Limited slots.Website: Awakeandawarebend.com16.25 Hours Category 1 AMA CMELove medicine, but the job itself leaves a lot to be desired?I work with many docs in your shoes. To learn more about 1-on-1 coaching, start here.For full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast websiteMentioned in this episode:Our Live Event.  May 1-3, 2024 | Bend, ORAwake and Aware

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